Rim Country Calendar Packed With Plenty Of Fun Events

May 2007

May 1 through June 1: Men's and Women's Slow-Pitch Softball League registration. Games begin on June 25. Additional information, contact Parks and Rec at (928) 474-5242, ext. 358.

May 26: Parks and Recreation community pool opens. Swim lessons from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 5:20 to 6:30 p.m. Open swim is from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There is an admission fee of $2 per person for the open swim session.

June 2007

June 1: First Friday on Main Street. Sponsored by Main Street Merchants Guild. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., first Friday of each month. For information, call Brenda Mooney at (928) 472-4323.

June 1 through July 1: 4th Annual Home Run Derby registration. All players must be 21 years or older. Tournament takes place at the Rumsey II ball field starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 6. For details, contact Parks and Rec at (928) 474-5242, ext. 358.

June 1-2: Relay for Life. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Located at Payson High School track. 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Free entry. For additional information, call Alan Miller, (928) 468-6297 or (928) 812-0853.

June 9: Payson Sprint Triathlon. 500-yard swim, 15-mile bike ride and 5K run for anyone over 15 years of age. The youth division is for anyone 7-14 years of age and will consist of a 200-yard swim, 3-mile bike ride and 1-1/2-mile run. Registrations received by May 30 will be charged $30/individual and $65/team. Youth fees will be $15/individual and $30/team. An additional $10 will be charged upon receipt after May 30. For details, contact Payson Parks and Rec at (928) 474-5242, ext. 7.

June 30: Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild. Arts and crafts at 9 a.m. at the Pine Community Center, food vendors as well. For information, call Betty at (928) 476-4428 or Gail at (928) 476-4480.

Courtesy photo

John Carpino and the Hot Cappuccinos, one of the Rim Country's most
popular local groups, will be featured at the Payson Community 4th
of July Celebration at Green Valley Park. The group is performing
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 as part of the Payson Parks
& Recreation Department's Concerts Under the Stars series.

July 2007

July 1: Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild. Arts and crafts at 9 a.m. at the Pine Community Center, food vendors as well. For information, call Betty at (928) 476-4428 or Gail at (928) 476-4480.

July 4: Independence Day Celebration and Family Fun Day. Games and other activities for all ages will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Live music by John Carpino and the Hot Cappuccinos (music from the 60s, 70s & 80s) from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by fireworks over Green Valley Lake (conditions permitting). For details, call Payson Parks and Rec at (928) 474-5242, ext. 7.

July 6: First Friday on Main Street. Sponsored by the Main Street Merchants Guild, 5 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. For details, call Brenda Mooney, (928) 472-4323.

July 6: 4th Annual Home Run Derby at Rumsey II Ball field. Each team will be playing for prize money, which will be donated to a local nonprofit organization of their choice. All players will receive a T-shirt and trophies will be awarded.

July 7: Artists of the Month reception from 4 to 7 p.m., 408 W. Main St., Suite 3. Sponsored by the Artists of the Rim. The free event features Carole and Alan Snyder, and James Garrity. For details, call Carolee Jackson, (928) 476-6423.

July 28: Concert Under the Stars outdoor concert series at Green Valley Park. Mystery Band (to be announced). Free. 7 to 9 p.m. For details, call Parks and Rec at (928) 474-4252, ext. 7, or the Chamber at (928) 474-4515.

Oct. 5-7: First Friday on Main Street (the extended version). Sponsored by the Main Street Merchants Guild. For details, call Brenda Mooney, (928) 472-4323.

Oct. 13: Rim Country Challenge Half Marathon to benefit Payson Area Habitat for Humanity. Race begins at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino at 6 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. Registration is $40 and may be paid at the Chamber, Payson Athletic Club, the PAHH office or online at the Rim Country Challenge Web site.